The link between stress and type 2 diabetes
Does Stress cause an increase in blood sugar level? Yes! Stress causes the adrenal glands to produce stress hormones – adrenaline, noradrenaline, and cortisol. These stress hormones prepare the body to either run from or fight back to overcome the stressful situation. One way the body prepares for this response is to release glucose from […]
Are you stressed? Understand stress and how it affects you
Stress is a commonly used word. But do we all understand what it is? It means different things to different people. So we will unpack stress in this blog. What is stress? Stress is the way the body reacts to the situation around us. These situations are constantly changing. Some of them are in […]
Maintaining a healthy eating lifestyle. What to do
What you eat and when you eat affects the state of your health which also plays a major role in your ability to succeed in most life endeavours. Your diet when combined with physical activity can help you reach and maintain a healthy outlook and reduce risks of chronic ailments such as type 2 diabetes […]
Foods that fight inflammation in the body
There are certain foods that prevent inflammation from happening in the body. These foods protect people from diseases of the heart and blood vessels. When combined, these foods are particularly helpful in lowering blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels. They also help in reducing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes among people among high-risk […]
The Upside and Downsides of diets eaten by people of African Descent
Africa is the second largest continent in the world with 54 countries. Within each of these countries are different ethnic groups. Some countries have more than 200 ethnic groups. The culture, climate, food security, cost, and other factors in each region of Africa influence the choice of foods and methods of food preparation. Each region […]
Learn the different eating patterns
Several eating patterns have been shown to reduce the risk factors associated with diseases of the heart and blood vessels. However, there is still a lot of confusion about what a healthy diet is! There are currently many food fads out there but there is very little evidence to show that they prevent diseases of […]
The basics of healthy eating
There is a lot of buzz and confusion about healthy eating and which diet works or not. However, the basics of healthy eating in diabetes prevention involve the following key elements: Healthy eating entails combining different food groups in a manner that enables the body to get the nutrients it needs in a way that […]
Overcoming challenges to stay physically active
Do you have existing problems that may prevent you from starting and staying physically active? You may have existing health conditions that will prevent you from starting and maintaining a physical activity routine. Here are some of them. Let us know if you have any of these problems by completing this form. You will need […]
Starting a regular physical activity routine and maintaining it
There are different ways to start and stay physically active. You have to consider your routine and the types of activities you like. Different personas of women and what may work for them Different things work for different women based on their life stages and personal circumstances. Women play multiple roles daily that will affect […]
Benefits of physical activity
Physical activity or exercise has a lot of health benefits. We will discuss how these benefits work together to reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. 1. Prevent or delay Type 2 Diabetes During exercise, the muscle cells contract and absorb blood sugar. This effect can continue after exercise for more than 24 hours. […]